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Cross-strait city dialogue faces central government pushback
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announces the Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum, emphasizing communication with China. He criticizes the central government on espionage issues.2025/04/16 19:00 -

Chiang urges council to approve Shanghai visit
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an regrets the absence of the Shanghai delegation at the Taipei Lantern Festival. He urges the Mainland Affairs Council to approve their visit, emphasizing the importance of tradition and cross-strait cultural exchanges.2025/02/03 11:27 -

Mayor Chiang Wan-an regrets blocked Shanghai delegates
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an regrets the Mainland Affairs Council’s decision to block 11 Shanghai delegates from the Twin City Forum. The event will proceed without key officials and journalists, raising concerns about transparency and diplomatic relations.2024/12/13 17:49 -

Shanghai team arrives in Taipei for forum preparations
A Shanghai advance team arrived in Taipei to prepare for the Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum starting Dec. 17. The event aims to boost city cooperation.2024/12/13 16:02 -

Taipei confirms Shanghai advance team arrival for forum
Taipei prepares for the Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum as a Shanghai advance team arrives. The forum will host 102 delegates, but some faced entry issues.2024/12/13 13:59 -

Taipei mayor confirms twin city forum on Dec. 17
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced the Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum will occur on Dec. 17, emphasizing its role in easing Taiwan Strait tensions.2024/12/11 10:23 -

Chiang reflects on student life, cooking with wife at UPenn
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an returns to the University of Pennsylvania, reflecting on his student life and Taiwan’s role in global chip production during his U.S. trip.2024/09/12 16:09 -

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans U.S. visit in 2024
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans to visit the United States in the summer of 2024, focusing on cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. The trip may also include Washington if time permits. The visit will prioritize municipal exchanges and involve bureaus related to information, industrial development, and firefighting. Chiang’s previous tours were mainly in Asian cities like Singapore and South Korea. This upcoming visit, his first as mayor, is likely to be politically interpreted, especially given the timing after the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te.2024/02/07 14:39 -

Premier Chen defends mining area management amid criticism
Premier Chen Chien-jen responds to criticism from Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih regarding the government’s handling of mining area management. Chen refutes claims that the Executive Yuan ignored mining rights ownership issues. A disagreement between municipal authorities and the campaign headquarters of DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te over illegal construction in Wanli mining district has emerged. Chen clarifies that Lai has addressed the issue and plans to convert the structure into a charitable trust. The premier emphasizes that there have been extensive written exchanges between the city government and central leadership, including the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Chen expresses concern about recent alarm among mine area residents and calls on both Hou and the New Taipei City Government to defend the rights and interests of miners.2023/12/26 11:45



